Chronology of World War II

Monday, October 9


Crossing Over a Bailey Bridge


Crossing Over a Bailey Bridge
49th (West Riding) Division MW (behind Lorry) crossing over a Bailey bridge over the Antwerp-Turnhout Canal, October 9, 1944. The lorry in front has Aos number 68 which indicates the 6th Battalion Duke of Wellington. Note the AA mount on the MW cab and the name of the Bridge